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Rural Housing and Rural Developments (Topic Paper - LDP3 Evidence Report)
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LDP3 Topic Paper - Rural Housing and Rural Development🏠
This topic paper explores the evidence surrounding the Rural Housing and Rural Development topic for the forthcoming Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3). The paper identifies what information has been collected and assessed, and the relevance of that information to the LDP3.
The scope of the topic paper is on rural issues relevant to land use planning and implications of the evidence for the spatial strategy of the LDP. In focusing on Rural Housing and Rural Development, this topic paper is structured in response to National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) Policy 17 and Policy 29. Policy 17 intends to encourage, promote and facilitate the delivery of more high quality, affordable and sustainable rural homes in the right locations. Policy 29 aims to encourage rural economic activity, innovation and diversification whilst ensuring that the distinctive character of the rural area and the service function of small towns, natural assets and cultural heritage are safeguarded and enhanced.
The Topic Paper can be viewed within the Documents section (across).
Other relevant Topic Papers can be viewed within the Important Links section (across).
📝Submit your comments 📝
We would welcome any comments on these topic papers using the survey set out below.
The views of stakeholders will be reflected in the final Evidence Report, which will be submitted to the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) for Gatecheck in Q3 2026. The purpose of an Evidence Report is to establish a baseline of information required to assist the Planning Authority in producing a Local Development Plan. The Evidence Report supports the Council by clearly informing what to plan for before the Proposed Plan.
LDP3 Topic Paper - Rural Housing and Rural Development🏠
This topic paper explores the evidence surrounding the Rural Housing and Rural Development topic for the forthcoming Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3). The paper identifies what information has been collected and assessed, and the relevance of that information to the LDP3.
The scope of the topic paper is on rural issues relevant to land use planning and implications of the evidence for the spatial strategy of the LDP. In focusing on Rural Housing and Rural Development, this topic paper is structured in response to National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) Policy 17 and Policy 29. Policy 17 intends to encourage, promote and facilitate the delivery of more high quality, affordable and sustainable rural homes in the right locations. Policy 29 aims to encourage rural economic activity, innovation and diversification whilst ensuring that the distinctive character of the rural area and the service function of small towns, natural assets and cultural heritage are safeguarded and enhanced.
The Topic Paper can be viewed within the Documents section (across).
Other relevant Topic Papers can be viewed within the Important Links section (across).
📝Submit your comments 📝
We would welcome any comments on these topic papers using the survey set out below.
The views of stakeholders will be reflected in the final Evidence Report, which will be submitted to the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) for Gatecheck in Q3 2026. The purpose of an Evidence Report is to establish a baseline of information required to assist the Planning Authority in producing a Local Development Plan. The Evidence Report supports the Council by clearly informing what to plan for before the Proposed Plan.
